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The End of American Exceptionalism? Study Indicates Failure of US Democracy Creating Wave of Self Doubt
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
A new study shows that less than half of all Americans are satisfied
with the nation's democratic system.
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Condemning NAFTA 2.0 as 'Giveaway to Fossil Fuel Industry,' Sanders Vows to Immediately Renegotiate Trump Deal If Elected
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"We need a trade policy that works for the working class and improves
the environment. And that's exactly what I will fight for as president."
Buried in Trump-Netanyahu Deal Is Effort to 'Torpedo' ICC War Crimes Probe
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
The plan announced Tuesday by the White House demands Palestinians
"dismiss all pending actions" before the International Criminal Court.
#WeWantWitnesses Trends as Protesters Demand Fair Trial and End to GOP Cover-Up
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The American people need to see all the documentary evidence and hear
from all potential witnesses. We will not stand for the GOP's
obstruction of justice."
Sanders Takes Aim at Corporate Polluters With Bill to Clean Up Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"Congress must pass this legislation to put an end to corporate
stonewalling and criminal behavior and tackle this public health
crisis."
Glenn Greenwald and David Miranda on Bolsonaro's Far-Right Movement in Brazil: 'We Intend to Fight This Repression, Not Flee From It'
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
In an op-ed published Wednesday by the Guardian, American journalist
Glenn Greenwald and Brazilian Congressman David Miranda—who are married
and live with their two children in Rio de Janeiro—vowed to continue
fighting against the movement behind Brazil's far-right president, Jair
Bolsonaro, despite attacks that have included detailed death threats
targeting their family.
New Study Details Overlooked Link Between Climate Breakdown and Violence Against Women
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Climate action leaders have warned for years that marginalized frontline
communities in poor countries are already facing the most destructive
impacts of the climate crisis, and a new study details how women in
those communities are at greater risk for violence and abuse as the
environment is degraded.
'Absurd': Sanders Campaign Hits Back at AP Story Equating Bernie's Social Security Record With Biden's
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"While Joe Biden was calling for cuts to Social Security, Bernie was
sponsoring bills to block cuts and expand benefits."
57 Climate Scientists Object After Biden Falsely Claims "Not a Single Solitary Scientist" Thinks Sanders' Green New Deal Can Work
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
In an open letter, the climate experts say Bernie's plan "not only
possible," but necessary "if we want to save the planet for ourselves,
our children, grandchildren, and future generations."
'A Watershed Moment': The Guardian Applauded for Banning Ads From Fossil Fuel Companies
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Climate advocacy groups and campaigners celebrated after the Guardian
announced Wednesday that it "will no longer accept accept advertising
from oil and gas companies," which applies "to any business primarily
involved in extracting fossil fuels, including many of the world's
largest polluters," and urged media outlets across the globe to follow
the British daily newspaper's lead.
'Huge': Bernie Sanders Endorses Progressive Primary Challenger Jessica Cisneros
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"We're proud that presidential candidates are taking a close look at
South Texas as we fight to turn Texas blue in November—and that they
know we're the only candidate in this race who will champion Democratic
values in Washington."
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10 Reasons Sex Will Be Better With Bernie
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by Hadass Silver, Mary Summers
Because we all get off better, when we are all doing better.
The Senate’s Make-Believe Trial of Donald Trump
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by Mitchell Zimmerman
In my 40 years as a lawyer, I've never seen a trial flout the basic
requirements for fairness so brazenly.
One State: A Vision for Palestinians That Is Not Trump's
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by Haidar Eid
We need to move away from the idea of a two-state solution and embrace
the vision of one secular, democratic state.
Top 5 Ways Trump Plan for Palestinians Is a Crime Against Humanity
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by Juan Cole
A whole book could be written about all the ways the Trump Plan for the
hapless Palestinians contravenes international law.
Trump's "Win-Win" Plan Hands Everything to Israel
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by Omar Karmi
It's worse than a joke. It's an insult.
After a Half Century of Corporate Dominance Over the Food Economy, Change Is Coming
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by Jim Hightower
Family farmers are fighting back against Big Ag to put forth a complete
overhaul of industrial agribusiness policies, supplanting them with
sensible, democratic approaches to serve the common good.
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40+ Arrested, Thousands Swarm Capitol
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Sanders Unveils Bill to Combat Corporate Polluters and Protect Drinking Water
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California Communities, Big Oil Go to Court Over Future of Climate Lawsuits
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Trump’s USMCA Is a Disaster for People and the Environment
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USMCA Is a Cheap Shot at Food Safety and Environmental Standards
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